Axiomtek's CEM710 is a high-performance COM Express Type 7 module based on Intel Xeon CPUs with extended temperature range

Today we will look at Axiomtek’s new product - COM Express Type 7 Basic Module CEM710, but first, let's briefly understand what a COM Express module is and what it's all about.

COM Express is a family of small form factor modular computer-on-module (COM) specifications developed by PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group) and designed for edge computing and mid-range networking.

The main feature that distinguishes COM Express from traditional single-board computers (SBCs) is the ability to plug off-the-shelf COM Express modules into custom carrier boards.

To date, PICMG has released eight different COM Express types and four sizes.

Of the eight different COM Express specifications, the most widely used are types 6, 7, and 10. These three types make up the majority of current developments using COM Express modules and come in four main sizes: Mini, Compact, Basic, and Extended.

The Mini module (84 mm x 55 mm) is designed for mobile applications that require high integration and superior graphics performance. It comes with a single 220-pin connector and supports a wide input voltage range of 4.75-20V. Mini modules often come with RAM and SSD soldered directly to the module, increasing durability.

The Compact module (95 mm x 95 mm) is aimed at mobile and desktop systems that require a compact form factor without sacrificing performance. It features two 220-pin connectors for connectivity. The module can accommodate a horizontally mounted SO-DIMM for memory expansion and offers options for 5 mm and 8 mm stack heights.

The Basic module (125 mm x 95 mm) provides space for applications that require more memory or integrated features. Like the Compact module, it uses two 220-pin connectors and accommodates one horizontally mounted SO-DIMM.

The Extended module (155 mm x 110 mm) is designed for high-performance, feature-rich applications. It supports two full-height DIMM or mini DIMM memory modules or two horizontally or vertically mounted SO-DIMM modules, providing memory configuration flexibility. It also features two 220-pin connectors and can accommodate higher-performance processors that are not supported by smaller modules.

COM Express modules are widely used in industries such as industrial automation, robotics, medical, retail, digital signage and gaming. Rugged and high-temperature products are also available for demanding applications including military/aviation, transportation and remote data collection.

CEM710

The module is based on the Intel Xeon 1700 series Ice Lake-D server processors and has two slots for installing DDR4 SODIMM RAM with a maximum supported capacity of 64 GB and ECC support.

Intel Xeon 1700 series	D-1712TR	D-1715TER	D-1732TE	D-1735TR	D-1746TER
Turbo boost (GHz)	3,1	3,5	3,0	3,4	3,1
Cores/Threads	4/8		8/16		10/20
TDP (W)	40	50	52	59	67

Despite its small dimensions, when used with an appropriate carrier board, CEM710 supports a fairly wide range of buses and input/output interfaces:

• Support for 1 x PCIe x16 Gen3 (PEG), 1 x PCIe x8 Gen3, and 6 x PCIe x1 Gen3

• Support for up to eight USB ports (4 x 2.0 and 4 x 3.0)

• Support for connecting one 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port and four 10GBASE-KR ports for network connection

• Support for up to 8-bit GPIO

• Support for LPC, SPI, I2C, and TX/RX buses for connecting serial devices

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